Azerbaijan, Baku, Feb. 21 /Trend, E.Huseynov/
A film by Turkish journalist regarding Khojaly tragedy was presented in Baku.
The presentation of a film by Turkish journalist Cem Oguz "Refugee: history of Anar Usubov's life" was held in Baku. The event was held at the Theatre of Young Spectators, with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan.
Deputy Prime Minister Ali Hasanov thanked the Turkish journalist, as well as all organizations and individuals who contributed to the film. This film will play an important role in presenting to the world the accurate information about the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict, shows the cruelty and atrocities committed by the Armenians, Hasanov said. He regretted that despite numerous resolutions of almost all major international organizations, 20 percent of Azerbaijani lands are still under the Armenian occupation, more than one million refugees have not returned their home lands. "But we are on the right path, creating similar movies and bringing to the world public the whole truth," said Deputy Prime Minister.
Cem Oguz himself called in his speech two main reasons for making the film. The first reason is to call on the Armenians to look at their recent past, atrocities committed on the territory of Azerbaijan in the late eighties - early nineties of the last century. The second reason is to present to the world community the atrocities committed by Armenians in Azerbaijan," said Oguz.
The man, who was only eight years old at the time of Khojaly tragedy, talks about the vicissitudes of his destiny. The film, taken in the spirit of Western documentary, already nominated to the various international competitions. Painting has been prepared in Azerbaijani and English languages.
The Armenian military forces committed genocide in Khojaly on Feb. 26, 1992. More than 600 people were killed, including 63 children, 106 women and 70 old men. A total of 1,000 civilians were disabled during the genocide. Eight families were annihilated, 130 children lost one parent, and 25 lost both. Additionally, 1,275 peaceful residents were taken hostage, while the fate of 150 remains unknown.